With the Packers down to three healthy running backs, Benson would appear to arrive at just the right time. But just what are the Packers getting?

One thing is for certain, the Packers have no risk with this deal. If Benson doesn’t make the regular season roster the Packers wouldn’t owe him anything.

Benson does come with baggage. A pair of offseason arrests led to his departure from Chicago in 2008 and two more misdemeanor assault arrests in Cincinnati cost him a one-game suspension from the NFL in Week 8 of last season.

Benson knows the Packers offense goes through Aaron Rodgers and the passing game. But Benson is confident there’ll be plenty of opportunities for him. He said the goal is still to rush for 1,000-plus yards.

Benson has to practice two days in shells to stay in line with collective bargaining agreement rules. Coach Mike McCarthy said Benson wouldn’t play Thursday night against Cleveland which means he’ll be back on the practice field in full pads on Saturday.